Stop People Pleasing

Break your crippling addiction to approval, conquer your social anxiety, and learn how to finally say "no" without the crushing weight of guilt.

Do you keep your mouth shut for fear of falling out of people's graces? Do you feel an exhausting need to please and serve just to stay secure in your social circles? In Stop People Pleasing, internationally bestselling author and social skills coach Patrick King delivers a frank, transformative look at our approval-seeking tendencies—where they come from, how they manifest, and exactly how to beat them.

Written from the unique perspective of a recovering people-pleaser, this practical guide cuts through empty advice to give you actionable psychological tactics. You will learn to rewrite your subconscious beliefs, stop the anxiety that comes from overcommitting, and assertively defend your time, energy, and self-worth.